Spartacus

by clair whitesideClair Whiteside
Date of Birth: c.109
City and Empire of birth:Thrace,Roman Empire
Date of Death: 95 BC
Famous Family Members:unknown might of had wife
List any significant historical events this individual participated in AND his/her role in these events:Spartacus became a Thracian who wore leg paddings a shield and a helmet. He also participated in the gladiator's games.Spartacus lead the slaves over the alga and to Italy .Then the slaves mad Spartacus go through Rome.Spartacus also participated in the 3rd servile war which was a long war.So as you can Spartacus was used to fight for the romans.
Why should future students learn about this individual?
Because he is a important person to learn about from all the war history he has been through.They used him as a gladiator to fight in the war for them also he was a slave who was fighting for his wife.





Sources
http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/people_n2/ppersons2_n2/spartacus.html
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/ROMmarkantony.htm
http://www.roman-colosseum.info/gladiators/spartacus-timeline.htm
http://www.unrv.com/roman-republic/spartacus.php